Water Quality in Rockford, IL (61016)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 61016.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,465
Population
76
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (76)
Rockford
All resolvedNorth Park Pwd
Belvidere
Holiday Acres Family Park
Cherry Valley
2 health-basedCherry Valley School
Cherry Valley School
Cherrys Lounge
Cherry Vale East Apts
Mobil Express
U S Post Office
Alvarez Mexican Restaurant
Ipsen Industries
U S Post Office
Country Skillet
Ipsen International
1 health-basedStable
Take 20
Briar Garden Apts
Cherry View Apts
Cherry Valley Methodist Church
Cherry Valley Methodist Church
Everson'S Iga
Valley Inn
Everson'S Iga
Cherry Valley Tool & Mach Co
Cherry Valley Tool & Mach Co
Pearson
Township Office
Laundromat
Laundromat
Techni Chem Inc
Techni Chem Inc
Certified Equipment Mfg
Pearson
Jim'S Sunoco
Township Office
Certified Equipment Mfg
Jim'S Sunoco
Atlas Components
Atlas Components
Sandahl Farm Service
Ekedahl Tool & Die
Baseball Tap
American Legion
Endors Green House
Sandahl Farm Service
Baseball Tap
Cherry Valley Fire Protection
Fisher'S Appliance & Tv Inc
Endors Green House
Hager & Son Inc
Bleakley'S General
Sandahl Farm Service
Ekedahl Tool & Die
Perryville Grange
Sandahl Farm Service
Magic Waters
Cherry Valley Village Hall
Citgo Rec Center
Cherry Valley Police Dept
Citgo
American Legion
Cherry Valley Small Eng Rep
Cherry Valley Small Eng Rep
Cherry Valley Fire Protection
Cherry Valley Police Dept
Dr E Pommer Dentist
Fisher'S Appliance & Tv Inc
Dr E Pommer Dentist
Cherry Valley Village Hall
Perryville Grange
Bleakley'S General
Citgo Rec Center
Hager & Son Inc
Citgo
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Rockford (61016) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.